Pranam Alathiyur Malapuram Hanuman kavu is famous as well as Subramnya temple which was reclaimed and redone KR IRS 25522
On Wed, 25 May 2022 at 08:54, 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < [email protected]> wrote: > *SREE CHAMRAVATTAM AYYAPPA TEMPLE AND ALATHIYOOR PERUMTHRIKOVIL**- > FORWARD* > > Dear friends, > > In this posting information about two temples are forwarded. About > Chamravattam sastha temple I have heard from my late father. I could see > the temple while going from Kadampuzha to Guruvayur via Ponnani in a recent > visit. Hope an informative reading > > Gopalakrishnan 25-5-2022 > > *Sree Chamravattam Ayyappa Temple* > > It is believed to have been constructed by Perumthachan, a master > craftsman and a legendary sculptor, this temple is a famous Sastha temple > which is about 12-15 km from Tirur on the shores of Bharatha Puzha(Nila > river) *The temple can also be reached by a **ferry from Ponnani village* > . > > *My note- Now bridge is there.* > > What makes this temple so beautiful is the *river Bharathapuzha that > flows behind this shrine* and the vast expanses of paddy fields > indicating the rich agrarian culture. > > In Chamravattom temple *the God is consecrated at the level of the river > *though > the temple is in slightly higher grounds. During rainy season , the flood > water enters the temple and sub merges the idol. There are several stories > and folk lores which describe the power of this God, popularly called as > *"Chamravattathappan*". It is assumed that the Thamarakulangara Sastha > temple near Tripunithura is an extension of this temple. > > *Actual year of construction of the temple is unknown*. Historians are of > opinion that there was a Jain temple situated somewhere near this place. We > can see some clay models of animals like dogs, lions etc. scattered on the > underground of the river and banks as evidences. > > *The main puja of the temple is performed by Ooralan. There is no dhoopam, > deepam and use of bell during the pujas of the temple*. There is no > yearly festival (Utsavam)here but Aarattu (holi bath of diet) is there. In > other temples at the end of utsavam, idol of the deity is carried to a > water body. But here the water level of the river rises in rainy seasons > and water rush to the shrine. *When the Prathishta immerses in water then > it is considered Aarattu here. * > > Festivals > > The main festivals of the temple is during the season of Mandalam. > Especially the last 11 days. ( 1st to 11th of Malayalam month dhanu ). > There will be a chuttuvilakku during the ezhunnallippu but *elephants are > not used here. * > > Other important day is PRATHISHADINAM. It is celebrated on anizham of the > Malayalam month makaram. On that day, there will be Navakam - Offering done > with nine pots of dravyam(liquids) with extensive pujas > > *Pujas and specialities* > > People believe that *worshipping God Sastha in Chamravattom on Saturdays > would help them get rid of the evil effects of the bad times caused by the > planet Saturn.* > > *Nherippetta Tharppanam: Devotees offer this to* cure skin diseases > > Another special offering conducted from pooyam of Malayalam month makaram > to visakham of the month idavam. *It is believed that > chamravattathayyappan has a power to control rains.* People drop coconut > in Bharathappuzha as their offering to this deity during this rainy season. > > *Chathushatham ( porridge of four materials* coconut, rice, jaggery, & > kadalipazham) > > Panapayasam > > Chuttuvilakku (lighting of the Sanctum) > > http://www.chamravattamayyappatemple.in/ > > *By Devaayanam at February 17, 2019* > > * ALATHIYOOR PERUMTHRIKOVIL - THE RAMA TEMPLE WHERE DEVOTEES COME TO PRAY > TO HANUMAN* > > The Alathiyoor Perumthrikovil temple is special to its devotees for many > reasons. Sri Rama is the Presiding deity here. The daily puja-rituals, > offerings by devotees, and the spectacular annual temple festival – all are > held in honour of the presiding deity, Sri Rama. *However, the devotees > popularly refer to this temple, the ‘Hanuman Kavu’ temple.* And, in a > way, it symbolizes the triumph of the supreme strength of Bhakti of Sri > Hanuman as an ideal, which overshadows the presiding deity, Lord sri Rama. > > Here, Sri Rama is visualized as the Maryada-Purushothaman- he is > separated from his beloved consort, Sita, by the mighty Ravana who has > abducted her to Lanka. Sri Rama is seen entrusting Hanuman the possible > task of locating the whereabouts of Sita. Sri Rama confides to Hanuman > about how to look out for Sita in Lanka. Hanuman, had to cross the vast > and formidable sea, that separates Lanka from the main land. Thirty > three crore Gods gathered to witness this significant act. It is an act > in which the Avatara-purush Sri Rama seeks the assistance of his bhakta, > Hanuman. All the Gods bestowed Hanuman with their enormous strength, so > that he succeeded in his mission. *For Hanuman, this is a very > significant moment, and hence, his pre-eminence at Alathiyoor.* > > *The unique posture of Hanuman in the temple* > > The temple of Sri Hanuman is adjacent to the main temple of Sri Rama. *Sri > Hanuman stands leaning a little towards the left, to hear his master’s > words. Sri Rama is confiding in Hanuman the cue-word ( Abhignana Vaakyam* > ) that would enable him to gain the confidence of Sita. Hanuman has a mace > in his hand. The numerous Gods bestowed their enormous power on Sri Hanuman. > He is all set to accomplish his mission, which is seeking the whereabouts > of Sita. Here he is the personification of divine strength, confidence, > concentration of purpose, Bhakti, and above all humility. He is the > symbol of supreme self-sacrifice. *He seems to be assuring Sri Rama: > “Your wish is my command”.* Devotees of Hanuman throng to this temple to > make their wishes and be heard by the mighty Hanuman. > > There is a platform to commemorate Sri Hanuman’s mighty leap to Lanka over > the sea. There is a long granite stone at one end of this platform and it > symbolizes the sea. *Devotees come running and leap over this long stone. > By doing this, auspicious impact is expected especially for the better > health and life of children.* > > *The Anjaneya temple was established by sage Vasishta in Alathiyur, Kerala*. > The temple's history is based on the epic of the Ramayana. In the > sanctum sanctorum, Sri Rama appears alone without Mother Sita. Sri > Hanuman graces in the other shrine as listening to the Sri Rama telling > him how to identify the mother Sita, to help him to spot her without any > doubt. Devas contributed all their might to Hanuman to enable him to > succeed in his mission. *The idol of the Sri Lakshmana is established a > little far away, that he would not disturb the privacy between Rama and > Hanuman when the former was narrating some past incidents to Hanuman to > identify mother Sita.* > > Sri Hanuman is a staunch follower of the Sri Rama who dedicated his > service to Rama only. He expected nothing in return for his services in > searching Mother Sita. He was the abode of all the noblest divine > qualities coupled with an unparallel physical and mental prowess to conquer > any situation of any gravity. But he himself was not aware of his > extraordinary capabilities. He never spoke to anybody about his powers > but simply felt and said that he was born for the service of Sri Rama. He > was only saying that he was the last servant of the lord. The interesting > thing to be noted, is that, Sugriva got back his kingdom for the > service he rendered to the Lord. Angatha was nominated as the > heir-apparent of Kishkinda. Vibishana was crowned as the king of Lanka. > Hanuman expected nothing. He respectfully declined to accept the pearl > chain offered to him by Mother Sita. Sri Rama could not find anything > that would be a fitting reward to him. Rama finally asked him to embrace > him and blessed him eternity. *Hanuman was born on the new moon day. > Worshipping him on this day brings immense benefits to the devotees.* > > Popular pujas here > > Panchasara payasam Kadalipazham Thiruvona puja Thiruvona > Oottu Neivilakku > > *Avil (rice flakes with jaggery and other ingredients) is the most > important present here*. The belief is that if one pray for a wish then > upon the fulfilment the devotee is supposed to offer this to the temple. > This is the most popular puja here and that shows experience and belief of > devotees in this temple. > > Temple authorities have transformed the temple to use the latest > technologies to help devotees pray and do their offerings from anywhere > in the world through their website > > http://www.alathiyoorhanumankavu.in and more and more devotees are using > it everyday > > *- Article contributed by Alathiyoor Perumthrikkovil templeBy Devaayanam > at February 07, 2019* > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Thatha_Patty" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/574173944.1974198.1653449065519%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/574173944.1974198.1653449065519%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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